We have had a lot of interesting cases this week. Two dogs presented to us in the past two days with life threatening sepsis as a consequence of uterine infection (pyometra) and both had to have emergency surgery. Both dogs are doing well. Elective ovariohysterectomy or ovarectomy (removal of the ovaries) at a young age […]
We recently performed a laparoscopic spay on a deep chested breed; and we took the opportunity to pexy the stomach to the body wall. This means that a permanent attachment is made between the stomach and muscle ; preventing a life threatening condition where a stomach can twist on its axis. We’ve had to save […]
From time to time, particularly when a special dog might be bred, we are involved in their care. Higher risk pregnancies sometimes need active management to protect the life of the mum and the puppies during delivery. A pregnancy scan at around day 28 to 33 is important to establish if there might be additional […]
Well Bob caused utter chaos in our little practice in Kinnegad yesterday! Of course I’m away in New York.. and one year old Bob; a golden retriever, presents in a critical condition with severe breathing difficulties. My team were doing a brilliant job diagnosing him when I called from the High Line walk in NYC […]
Cali has given me several sleepless nights. She’s still in intensive care; but she is out of the woods. She’s only a baby at eight weeks old. She presented on Friday evening after a very unfortunate accident. Being a mischievous and curious and silly puppy; she climbed into a mop bucket with bleach water, and […]
This doggy decided to snack on a ducky. Maybe not such a great idea. Especially if you swallow him whole! He’s a lucky boy to survive resection and anastomosis; which involves resecting a portion of intestine and suturing the ends back together. Ouch!
Mr. Loween was in today, his two pets needed veterinary attention after a tragic bank holiday weekend horror. He loves them to death. The bangers frightened the actual life out of them. Hal (Mr. Loween) was inconsolable and our nurse Avril tried to reassure him. Things turned ugly and he went feral, biting Avril’s hand […]
We had an airway clinic yesterday; where we assessed three brachycephalic dogs for airway surgery. BOAS (bracycephalic airway syndrome) is very life limiting, causing difficulty breathing and severe discomfort to affected dogs. Where there is laboured breathing on excitement or exercise, an assessment by an experienced vet will often result in a recommendation for corrective […]
Poor Molly sustained horrific injuries to the soft tissues and bones of her hind leg. Her owners don’t know what happened; but she disappeared from home and came back with a severely infected, dislocated and fractured hock joint. There were entry wounds on either side; and oil on her coat. We think she got caught […]
Rico caused some consternation on August 12th. We were just about to finalise packing for our first overseas holiday in 12 years with the kids; when Rico presented as an emergency. He couldn’t pee! We explained how serious this is; and got to work. We passed a urinary catheter ; but it met an […]
